Islam
Iran sets up mental health clinic to ‘treat’ women who refuse to wear hijab
The centre, called the Clinic for Quitting Hijab Removal, is the Islamic Republic’s latest attempt to quash female dissent.
- by Melanie Swan
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Political leadership
Payman’s party shares name with anti-Islam party linked to her top adviser
The ex-Labor senator has revealed “Australia’s Voice” but says she has not set key policies, secured donors or chosen candidates.
- by Paul Sakkal and Millie Muroi
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Islamic leaders accuse premier of threatening social cohesion over protest ban
Chris Minns has faced a backlash over his proposal to give police more power to block repeated protest marches.
- by Michael McGowan and Max Maddison
This US professor sparked outrage at a Sydney mosque. Here’s why
The immigration minister is reviewing the American’s visa after saying October 7 is “not fully a day of mourning” as MPs and the Jewish community condemn the comments.
- by Max Maddison and Carrie Fellner
Opinion
Middle East at war
The Middle East conflict was never just about land. This is the oldest war
The region has erupted since the October 7 last year, but these conflicts are as old as the prophets.
- by Parnell Palme McGuinness
Premier hits out at pro-Palestine rally organisers ahead of October 7 ‘vigil’
Chris Minns also hit out at organisers of planned demonstrations on Sunday and Monday, accusing them of not representing the communities on behalf of whom they are protesting.
- by Michael McGowan
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Middle East tensions
Sydney school board member stands down after Hezbollah speeches
Sheikh Ahmad Jundi has resigned from an Islamic college after questions from the Herald about his support for the Iran-backed group in two speeches.
- by Patrick Begley and Lucy Carroll
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Middle East tensions
Police move to ban October 7 anniversary protests over Hezbollah flags
NSW Police have applied to shut down rallies in Sydney, as protesters say calls to ban vigils and demonstrations are a ban on free speech.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos and Paul Sakkal
Harris meets Oprah to ‘Unite for America’ as Trump vows another Muslim ban
The presidential candidates’ campaigns couldn’t be more different.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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Political leadership
The deepening mystery of a Peter Dutton apology
Calls by the opposition leader to halt arrivals from Gaza have fuelled doubts over whether he ever apologised for earlier comments about Muslim immigration.
- by Patrick Begley
Bob Carr to launch pro-Labor Muslim initiative in western Sydney
Islamic community leader Dr Jamal Rifi has recruited Bob Carr to help push back against Muslim independents in western Sydney.
- by Deborah Snow
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